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Category Archives: General Medicine- Adults
Do you have toenail fungus? What can you do about it?
Do you have toenail fungus? What can you do about it? flickr.com/photos/45471172@N08/9714122727 Who gets this? 8% of adults have onychomycosis (toenail fungus). The prevalence increases with age with more than 50% of those over 70 year of age having it. … Continue reading
Posted in Dermatology, foot health, General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized
Tagged dermatophytes, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, generic, onychomycosis, toenail fungus, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine
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Myth-busting heart and lung thoughts
Yes, I am a myth-buster and this time it is about heart and lung medical care. If you have heart failure BUT you also have a preserved ejection fraction (as seen on heart cath or echo), consider NOT taking a … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized
Tagged acute asthma attack, community acquired pneumonia, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, heart failure, Nevada, Reno, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine
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Wow! Stop the presses. Pap scheduling change.
Wow! Stop the presses. Pap scheduling change. I know…every woman loves to go in to her doctor for a pap. (Just kidding.) Years ago we performed paps every year on every woman and that’s how the “annual visit” became synonymous … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, pap test, Uncategorized, Women's Health
Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, HPV, Nevada, pap, Reno, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, USPSTF, well woman exam
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I am a myth-buster! Myth-busting at musculoskeletal issues…
Yes, call me a myth-buster! In my recent family medicine journal there is a fantastic article (with research to back up their recommendations) that helps with musculoskeletal issues. Which of these categories do you fit in?! Are you a middle-aged … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized, vitamins and supplements
Tagged arthritis, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family practice, hyaluronic acid, myth-buster, opioids, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine
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To follow is NOT a sexy topic, but very important– how to prevent falls for yourself (…or your parent)
To follow is NOT a sexy topic, but very important– how to prevent falls for yourself (…or your parent.) Why is this important? Every 20 minutes an older adult dies from a fall. Each fall-related hospitalization costs an average of … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, medication issues, Uncategorized
Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, elderly falls, fall prevention, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family practice, geriatrics, how to avoid falls, STEADI, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine
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Top 10 list of allergens…
The top 10 allergens (and how to avoid exposure) … Tixocortol pivalate (a steroid) Propylene glycol Methylchloroisothiazolinone Formaldehyde Cocamidopropylbetaine Lanolin Benzalkonium chloride Fragrance and balsam of peru Neomycin Nickel Tixocortol pixilate is a steroid present in creams like hydrocortisone acetate. … Continue reading
Posted in Dermatology, General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized
Tagged allergic reaction, dermatitis, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Medicine, family practice, Nevada, rash, Reno, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine
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What you should know about spider bites
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Posted in General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized
Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family physicians, family practice, Nevada, Reno, spider bite, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine
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Great editorial on the changing medical times…
Great editorial on the changing medical times… In a recent Family Medicine journal one physician poetically writes about that contemporary medical practice is a continuous process of updating medical practices and frank change. “Choosing Wisely” is a new practice which … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized
Tagged choosing wisely, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, medical tests, Nevada, Reno, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine
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Proton pump weaning…
Proton pump weaning… Many patients are on PPIs (like omeprazole) for gastroesophageal reflux disease. It is thought that PPIs should only be used on a short-term basis for conditions like reflux or erosive esophagitis. Consider stopping the PPI medication and … Continue reading
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Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family practice, Reno, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine
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Traveling soon? See your family doctor for pretravel medical advice!
Pre-travel medical consultation will review many aspects of your trip– your destination, itinerary, medical history, immunization history and other details. The best time to be seen is 6 weeks before departure to maximize benefit of immunizations and other preventive measures. Did … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized
Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, family physcian, family practice, Nevada, pretravel, Rreno, travel, travel medicine, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine
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